Police arrest 10 during preventive operations on Tuesday night

Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said preventive operations on Tuesday night resulted in 10 arrests for offences ranging from theft to illegal employment and public disturbances.

Arrests and premises inspections

According to police, the offences included theft, illegal employment, malicious damage, extortion by false pretences, drunkenness and causing a disturbance.

Officers inspected 35 premises, with those checks leading to five complaints, police said.

Traffic checks

Police reported stopping and checking 447 drivers alongside 101 passengers. Traffic inspections generated 251 complaints over various violations, including 111 for speeding, while officers impounded 13 vehicles.

Officers administered 129 alcohol tests, which led to four complaints, according to police. A single preliminary drug test returned no positive result.